Hi guys...
Just back from vacation...freshed, relaxed and looking forward to those 2:30 a.m. wake-up calls...(ha ha).
Seriously, I didn't go anywhere this time, but I had the opportunity to meet many of our viewers, and it was a great experience.
First of all...kudos to the "Distinguished Gentleman". This group of inner-city youngsters shed light on growing-up in the hood through the vehicle of the Spoken-Word. These impressive students were on a Fatherhood program at Michael R. White school at which I was the keynote speaker. The young man gave excellent insight on the daily struggles of being a young black man and living in the city amid the drugs, violence, poverty and hopelessness. These young men are "lights" shining in the darkness...and I hope to eventually share their story on Fox-8.
Also...I had the honor of being the master-of-ceremonies for the Society of Black Academic Surgeons at the InterContinental Hotel. The keynote speaker was Ian Smith M.D....the host of the Celebrity Weight-Loss Challenge...and who as also appeared on "The View" and various network news programs. This impressive young man challenged the black-surgeons in attendence to give-back to the community and to be role-models for healthy living.
And I'd like to give a shout-out to the folks at the Perry Church of God in Perry Township...I delievered the message on Sunday and we had a wonderful time of praise and worship. Good luck to Pastor Kevin has he undertakes the leadership of this flock.
Finally...Good Luck Cavs...let's beat the Washington Wizards and move on to face the Boston Celtics...if we lose to the Celtics I won't be disappointed because Boston is stacked. With all injuries and the changes this year, the Cavs would be doing good just to make it out of the first round.
Go Cavs...
Don't forget to watch Fox 8 News In The Morning...
Wayne....
Hi gang...
Its been awhile since my last blog, but here I go again.
These have been busy times for me because I'm planning my first celebrity fundraiser, the Wayne Dawson Celebrity Turkey Bowl which will take place the Saturday following Thanksgiving Nobember 24th. Its amazing how much work these events entail...my family and I are working on getting everything in place...from getting the tickets printed to securing the bowling alley...to getting the prizes for the raffle and the silent anction.
Anyway, the event is going to be held at the Freeway Lanes in Wickliffe Ohio...and the proceeds will go to offer college scholarships to inner city students. The tickets are $25 dollars which include bowling, shoes and food.
I've invited several folks from Fox 8 and I'm praying this event will be a success.
stay tuned...more info will be forthcoming...
Be blessed...Wayne
